"I'll be sure to tell her that." Verity'll be amused whatever happens, and obviously all her friends exist solely for her amusement. Aside from all these pesky taking care of them things she keeps doing.

Once he's up she stands as well, offering an arm. "You'll feel better downstairs. I'll make you some tea. And when you're feeling better, maybe we could go visit the Chao? They always cheer me up."